When Subtle Border despite Fashioning

#465383 RGB(70,83,131)

About this color

When Subtle Border despite Fashioning is a medium-dark blue with a moderate character, positioned at #465383 on the color spectrum.

#465383RGB(70, 83, 131)

HSL 227° · 30% saturation · 39% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Subtle Border despite Fashioning
HEX
#465383
RGB
rgb(70,83,131)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,32.5%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(227,30%,39%)
HSV
hsv(227,47%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,37,0,49)
LAB
lab(36,9,-29)
LCH
lch(36,30,287)
sRGB
(0.275,0.325,0.514)
HEX8
#465383ff
CSS Name
Decimal
070083131

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
30%
Hue
227°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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